CVE-2026-88083: microsoft microsoft sql server 2022 (cu 26) Stack-based Buffer Overflow
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighAwaiting analysis
Published 13-10-2026Last modified 20-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-88083 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in microsoft microsoft sql server 2022 (cu 26). EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 26.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.35%
0%100%
Low · Change unavailableKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-10-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 20-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.35%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
27%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
14-10-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.35%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft6 products
- microsoft sql server 2022 (cu 26)-
- microsoft sql server 2022 for x64-based systems (cu27)≥ 16.0.4003.1, < 16.0.4305.5
- microsoft sql server 2022 (gdr)≥ 16.0.0, < 16.0.1210.3
- microsoft sql server 2025 (cu8)-
- microsoft sql server 2025 for x64-based systems (cu9)≥ 17.0.4006.2, < 17.0.5015.4
1 vendor · 6 products